The Creation of the Universe and Ife
- Why do the Yoruban gods create human beings? What does this tell us about the character or nature of the gods? Compare this with at least one other myth that we have read in terms of how these people view the relationship between themselves and their gods.
- What does the desire to explain the existence of "deformed people" reveal about the values of the Yoruba? Would you like to live in a society that has such values? Why or why not? Does your society share these values? Defend your point of view with specific examples from contemporary culture.